負責任的博彩措施見證了財務的大幅增長

美國博彩協會 (AGA) 最近進行的一項研究顯示，博彩業顯著增加了對負責任博彩計劃的財務貢獻

The gaming industry has witnessed a substantial surge in its financial contributions towards responsible gaming initiatives over the past seven years, according to a recent study by the American Gaming Association (AGA). This trend coincides with the broader legalization of gaming across the US, highlighting the industry's commitment to promoting safer gambling practices.

根據美國遊戲協會 (AGA) 最近的一項研究，過去七年來，遊戲產業對負責任遊戲計畫的財務貢獻大幅增加。這一趨勢與美國各地賭博合法化的趨勢相吻合，凸顯了該行業對促進更安全賭博行為的承諾。

A recent report by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), prepared in collaboration with Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, has identified gaps in compliance with the NCPG’s Internet Responsible Gambling Standards across numerous states. The report assessed the regulatory framework for mobile sports betting across legal US markets as of June 2024 and found disparities in the comprehensiveness of responsible gambling policies.

國家問題賭博委員會 (NCPG) 最近與 Vixio 監管情報機構合作編寫的一份報告指出，許多州在遵守 NCPG 網路負責任賭博標準方面存在差距。該報告評估了截至 2024 年 6 月美國合法市場移動體育博彩的監管框架，發現負責任博彩政策的全面性存在差異。

While some states were praised for implementing robust responsible gambling measures, such as requiring operators to display prominent links to responsible gaming resources and providing clear information on self-exclusion programs, the report highlighted areas where more work is needed. Some states, for instance, did not mandate operators to collect and report data on responsible gaming measures, such as the number of self-exclusions or customer interactions related to problem gambling.

儘管一些州因實施強有力的負責任賭博措施而受到讚揚，例如要求運營商在顯著位置顯示負責任賭博資源的鏈接，並提供有關自我排除計劃的明確信息，但該報告強調了需要開展更多工作的領域。例如，一些州沒有強制業者收集和報告負責任博彩措施的數據，例如與問題賭博相關的自我排除或客戶互動的數量。

The report also noted that several states permitted operators to use weaker language in their responsible gaming policies, such as "encouraging" customers to set deposit limits rather than "requiring" them to do so. These disparities in regulatory stringency could lead to varying levels of consumer protection across different legal markets.

該報告還指出，一些州允許營運商在其負責任的博彩政策中使用較弱的語言，例如「鼓勵」客戶設定存款限額，而不是「要求」他們這樣做。監管嚴格程度的差異可能導致不同法律市場的消費者保護程度不同。

The AGA’s Joe Maloney expressed optimism regarding the growing investment in RG efforts, emphasizing that the broader gaming industry is not just dedicating funds to problem gambling resources but is actively enhancing tools and educational materials that enable gamblers to play responsibly. He highlighted, “This impactful rise in RG spending demonstrates the legal industry’s dedication to fostering a safe and informed gaming environment.”

AGA 的Joe Maloney 對RG 工作不斷增長的投資表示樂觀，強調更廣泛的遊戲行業不僅將資金投入到有問題的賭博資源上，而且正在積極增強工具和教育材料，使賭徒能夠負責任地玩遊戲。他強調：“RG 支出的顯著增長表明了法律行業致力於營造安全、知情的博彩環境。”

The timing of the new research coincides with Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM) 2024, where various stakeholders are spotlighting their dedication to responsible gaming practices. As part of these efforts, the AGA unveiled the Responsible Gaming Intervention Effectiveness Scale, a novel tool designed to help researchers and operators measure the success of responsible gaming messages through an evidence-based approach.

這項新研究的時間恰逢 2024 年負責任博彩教育月 (RGEM)，各利益相關者都在強調他們對負責任博彩實踐的奉獻。作為這些努力的一部分，AGA 推出了負責任博彩幹預有效性量表，這是一種新穎的工具，旨在幫助研究人員和運營商透過基於證據的方法衡量負責任博彩資訊的成功程度。

The recent surge in responsible gaming spending showcases the gaming industry’s proactive approach to mitigating potential harms associated with gambling. By supporting research and developing tools such as the Intervention Effectiveness Scale, the industry is setting a higher benchmark for consumer protection across all gaming markets. These advancements are anticipated to bolster responsible gaming education and resources, offering players more comprehensive support and ensuring that industry standards continue to evolve.

最近負責任的博彩支出激增，展示了博彩行業為減輕與博彩相關的潛在危害而採取的積極主動的方法。透過支持幹預有效性量表等研究和開發工具，該行業正在為所有遊戲市場的消費者保護設定更高的基準。這些進步預計將加強負責任的遊戲教育和資源，為玩家提供更全面的支援並確保行業標準不斷發展。